On the last days of May the 5th edition of the international textile sector B2B event „Textile Connect 2024“ took place. The event connects companies/designers looking for production partners with manufacturers, service providers and suppliers within the textile industry.
This year the event attracked more than 270 textile sector companies from 33 countries, not only from Europe, but also from USA, Africa and Asia. More than 200 digital meetings were realized between buyers and suppliers.
The matchmaking event gave companies the opportunity to meet new material suppliers, production, service and technology providers as well as agents and distributors from all over the world. There was a wide range of various management solutions for textile companies for process optimization, e-commerce solutions, stock and data management systems. The event had a strong focus on sustainability and organic product prevail.
Judita Kuodienė, the Head of Business Development at JSC company „Magic Crafts“, specialized in production of high quality modern linen home textile and clothing confesses, that she was quite skeptical and did not expect much from Textile Connect 2024. However, the entrepreneur admits that the results exceeded her expectations: „I had 5 perspective online meetings with the representatives from Poland, Norway and Sweden that might grow into mutually beneficial cooperation in the future“. The company is actively expanding its agent and distributor network abroad and is looking for representatives for their sustainable, ethical and handmade brand „Magic Linen“. The company says they will definitely participate in such type of events in the future as this is an easy to use platform and a great place to find new international connections in textile sector.
„We are glad that some companies from all over the world participate in our event 5 years in a row. They event is highly appreciated between the textile sector professionals for its high variety of textile sector companies, quality meetings and ease of use. Textile companies from all over the world represent different products and services and with the help of events like Textile Connect they can significantly expand their client base abroad.” – Ingrida Braziūnienė, event organizer, Kaunas Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts.
